yeah ive tried it bfore.maybe i didnt drink like what it told me. i want a guide for everday meal.

READ people!!!
there are 11 pages on this thread and still the last question is, 'what do i eat?'

I had the same problem some time ago, but i started reading all over the forums and now im back on track. Use the following steps if you're really serious about doing something:

1) Make up your mind. If you really want to change the way you look, you have to start spending time on yourself. you won't just grow into a hunk one fine day.

2) Make yourself a timetable or atleast a meal planner. If you can't eat and sleep on time, there is no way you can change yourself. Your body reacts to major changes, not an extra roti for supper.

3)List down all the healthy foods. your main aim would be to eat more protien(muscle tissue), carbs(fuel your body), and less fat(you're looking for quality weight, not flabs dripping off your body)

This is a list from my notes that i've made over the time, mainly from other sites. (yes, u have to get off that chatroom and start making some notes)

High Protein Foods
Whey protein
Oats
Cottage cheese
Eggs
Egg whites
Chicken breasts
Turkey Breasts
Lean Beef
Fish (tuna, salmon)
Protein bars
Egg Protein Powder
Casein
Milk*
* Yes, milk - for us skinny guys whole milk is a wonder food when it comes to adding quality weight to our bodies.


High Carbohydrate Food
Potatoes
Sweet Potatoes, yams
Oatmeal, cream of wheat, cream of rice
Rice
Beans
Any green leafy vegetable
Bread
Pasta

Healthy Fats

Olive oil
Sunflower oil
Safflower oil
Flaxseed oil
Walnuts
Coconut Oil
Avocados

4)Yes we know you can't really jump from eating 2 rotis a day to 6 huge meals. Start forcing yourself to eat as much as possible. you can start by making your meals from the list above (and read up more on the internet for healty food).
stop eating at the mamak, and start packing your fridge with good food. specially lots of meat, peanut butter, cheese, eggs and milk!


5) start working out!!! while your at it, try gaining some strength and put all that food to good use. you dont want to see a huge belly after a month.

For starters, try this:
darklight79's wonderful sticky: Building for beginners


Last but not the least of my 2 cents... If i can do it, so can all of you. I've started since a while, and i'm sure i'm gaining some good mass.

Best of luck to all the skinny brothers!

PS: darklight79, please correct me if i'm wrong on any part.

dubaimax,
share with us here...
your weight now?
and your weight before this...
and how long it took to get your weight now?

TQ.

This post has been edited by tictactoe: Nov 27 2006, 07:52 AM

Hey dubaimax. Are you the guy who contacted me on Friendster? If that's you, nice post mate. Good to see you finally came here. Keep us updated on your progress. Btw, that's not my article, I'm just passing down useful things i pick up from my American friends. Kethnaab is a very knowledgeable member from bb.com. I've had the honour of him helping me customize my new 5 x 5 program.

yup darklight, i was the one. Thanks to you, all i needed was some good motivation!
and yes i've read most of Kethnaab's stuff. indeed, amazing knowledge!


i hope the guys here who had problems with their diet start reading on this forum and on bodybuilding.com - both are like the free encyclopedias. all you have to do is pick out what suits you and be determined to use the programs.

as for me..i finally started making stuff at home.
my daily meals are usually a mix of:
eggs
milk
oats
chicken breast (yes, i love nandos!)
turkey
peanut butter
cottage cheese
spinach
rice
lots of vegetables - lettuce, carrots..
fruits - atleast one everyday
water - i'm trying to get into the habit of carrying water with me everywhere i go, and i dont wait for my throat to get dry, i just drink the water anyways.(almost close to a gallon... its tuff, but its showing me results!!) oh and those who rely on soda - i was a cola addict. if u cant drink plain water, add some lemon or drop in a mint leaf in your water bottle. do anything just stay away from soda!

i've not yet stepped on the scale, i like to see large differences so i'm waiting till new years to see how much i've gained.
as for fat, i know what i'm eating, the rest i can see in the mirror

so the rest of you who are still looking for 'what to eat when ur not sleeping'
well, go for some grocery shopping, turst me, its cheaper and healthier than you mamak!

best of luck guys!

PS: darklight - i'm still to start on RIPPETOE's program(-religiously) cuz i'm travelling a lot the whole day and the gym is an hour away from home, probably start serious workout in december. do you think i should post my journal online here or let it stay in my diary? (í just dont like every tom jack and mark making stupid comments...)

This post has been edited by dubaimax: Nov 27 2006, 12:20 PM

Dubaimax, the regulars at this section aren't like some of the retards you find at Kopitiam or Cupid's. When they post, they give usefull feedback. They have the respect not to post any bullshit on anyone's journal and their comments will be constructive and useful. There are quite a lot of people here on Rippetoe's and Madcow's. A few names would be pizzaboy, carlsuen, joey kun, nezzy, etc, etc so they will know what you're going through. I suggest you start a journal here.

hmm.. great u should see mine up by the beginning of next month
(training ends this month)



(i was talking about the idiots who answered this thread with 'just eat laah')
lol

those are cupid corner's retards who wants to increase post count "

good stuff dude...
will try soon..**hopefully**

eat KFC, Mcdonalds, Burger King, and Pizza Hut everyday.....
weight gain guarantee

i was wondering when the next dumb ass comment was going to appear

grrr... exactly why i dont want to post my journal online!!!
can't u have a ban on these ppl or something? they're just demotivating!!
dont know if they even read the title of the section "Health and Fitness" !

Hey... douchebag, this isn't a place where you can troll around, understand?



I suggest you pull your head out of your ass before making such posts again.

dubaimax. don't get so touchy. you need to ease up. you gotta realize in every forum there're a s s h o l e s everywhere full of jackass comments, even in the Western bodybuilding forums i post at. It's no different everywhere mate. You do know the rest of the regulars here are pretty professional. We may joke around but not to the point of giving detrimental advice like this guy here.

This post has been edited by darklight79: Nov 28 2006, 06:48 PM

lol...relax brother.....dubaimax,, u spend loads of money on foods???is it costly or juz moderate??i never ate tht much b4,, thts y asking here....costly or moderate???summore turkey lagi...

Once again, someone has to step up, post and win the darwin award.

lets give him a 3 day suspension

i just gave you my grocery list bro.. nothing big.. and this isnt -just- it. have u ever been to giant/tesco/carrefour/wateverthemarket?
im not saying i dont sit for drinks at the mamak, i just dont eat there. i carry my backpack everywhere i go and make sure i dont miss out on my meals. even if that means i had to set the alarm to remind myself to eat-- i'll do it!

and to answer some other weird question posted earlier here...
i lost a lot of weight recently due to relocatoinal-non-adjusting enviornmental issues(dont bother asking me what, im clearly not answering that!!)
and yes, i started looking like a week but since around 2 weeks, started eating, and i can already see changes in myself. i get good sleep, i wake up fresh, i feel happier, and i can't wait for the compliments( )

and plus because of travelling, i've been thru this before, so i kindda know the drill!

good luck!

oh my oh my....ic ic...ur really tht kind of person....oh well....thx 4 the advice and good luck anywayzzzzzzzz...

This post has been edited by kaziri: Nov 29 2006, 05:24 PM

i wonder how i can eat those at 'rumah bujang' with housemates that is not bodybuilders....they wont eat those

go go go skinny brothers


Chow.

I don't recall ever reading coconut oil and avocado being considered healthy fats.